AJ Brown Extended: Eagles Confirm $96M Deal for Star WR After Confirming Devonta Smith Contract
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 29: A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans reacts following a touchdown reception in the first quarter during their game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Whispers of a deal that could shake the foundations of the NFL have been swirling around the water cooler, and now, the murmurs have turned into roars across the league. The Philadelphia Eagles, known for their bold moves, have just pulled off a financial Hail Mary set to echo through the halls of Lincoln Financial Field and beyond.
In a blockbuster move that’s got the City of Brotherly Love buzzing, the Philadelphia Eagles have locked down their star wide receiver, A.J. Brown, with a massive 3-year, $96 million extension, as reported by Adam Schefter.
This deal, which includes a whopping $84 million guaranteed, sets a new bar for WR paydays, averaging $32 million a year – talk about a touchdown for Brown’s bank account!
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Updated look at the contracts handed out by the Eagles this offseason:
🏈WR AJ Brown: 3-years, $96M
🏈WR DeVonta Smith: 3-years, $75M
🏈OT Jordan Mailata: 3-years, $66M
🏈G Landon Dickerson: 4-years, $84M
🏈RB Saquon Barkley: 3-years, $37.75M
🏈DE Bryce Huff: 3-years, $51.1M… https://t.co/yKK7QVEcu7— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2024
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The Eagles aren’t just throwing the pigskin; they’re throwing the cash, too. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith secured a substantial $75 million deal. Additionally, offensive tackle Jordan Mailata and guard Landon Dickerson received multi-year contracts during the offseason. This financial commitment demonstrates the Eagles’ determination to build a formidable roster for future success on the field.
But wait, there’s more! The Philadelphia Eagles made significant investments, securing the talents of RB Saquon Barkley with a substantial $37.75 million contract. Reinforcing their defensive lineup, they acquired DE Bryce Huff and DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Furthermore, ensuring consistency in their special teams, K Jake Elliott secured a $24 million deal spanning four seasons.
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Tory Dandy, the man with the plan, orchestrated Brown’s deal, setting the stage for an epic season ahead.
A.J Brown raking it in signaling NFL’s offseason WR signing frenzy
The NFL has opened its coffers, showering wide receivers with lucrative contracts. Adam Schefter’s tweet revealed the financial flurry. A.J. Brown signing was merely the prelude. Amon-Ra St. Brown has struck gold with a staggering $120.01 million deal spanning four years. Meanwhile, DeVonta Smith isn’t far behind, netting $75 million for a three-year commitment.
AJ Brown (3 years, $96M), Amon-Ra St. Brown (4 years, $120.01M), and DeVonta Smith (3 years, $75M) are just the start of what should be many receivers signing lucrative deals in the coming weeks and months.
Among the other wide receivers eligible for deals this offseason are…… https://t.co/yKK7QVEcu7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2024
The wide receiver market is hotter than a tailgate barbecue, and the list of players eligible for deals reads like a Pro Bowl roster. We’re talking about Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, Brandon Aiyuk, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Jaylen Waddle, Nico Collins, and Amari Cooper. These gridiron gladiators are lining up to sign contracts that could make the scoreboard numbers look small.
The current NFL offseason presents an intriguing scenario of Show Me the Money, where talented wide receivers may secure lucrative contracts. It’s a pivotal moment, and speculation abounds regarding which players will command substantial deals. Undoubtedly, this period holds immense opportunities for skilled receivers within the league’s landscape.
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Shubhankar Adhikari
